Stater

€1.00
IssuerPhaistos
Year300 BC - 270 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSilver Stater (3)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight11.05 g
Dimensions10.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SvoronosCr#59, BMC Greek#12, Hunterian#9
Obverse descriptionHerakles, nude but for lion skin draped over left arm, standing left, his left hand extended and holding one head of the Hydra, which he strikes at with club held in aloft in his right hand. Crab between his legs below.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionBull advancing right. Inscription above.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΦAIΣTIΩN
(Translation: Phaistos)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (300 BC - 270 BC)  - -
Catalog ID4964132560
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